Karen Olivo News

In a special LIVE panel discussion, moderator Erika Alexander (Living Single, The Cosby Show, Get out, John Lewis: Good Trouble) will be guest hosting the 100th episode of The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales, exclusively on the Broadway Podcast Network.

Stars in the House continued last night, July 11, with Andrea Burns guest hosting an episode featuring Janet Dacal and Karen Olivo.

On May 18, Tony-nominated director/choreographer Jeff Calhoun pulled off a truly remarkable night of entertainment, turning Covenant House's annual in-person gala into a fully produced digital streaming concert. Not only did the event bring together more than fifty powerhouse stars, but it raised crucial funds to provide care and support to homeless and trafficked young people in 31 cities across six countries.

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Cara Cooper and Jessica Rush of the podcast 'Mamas Talkin' Loud', in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, have announced that Cheyenne Jackson (Xanadu, All Shook Up) and husband Jason Landau (CEO of Slant), recently joined them as part of their month of PRIDE to share their incredible journey to becoming fathers to twins, Ethan & Willow.

Cara Cooper and Jessica Rush of the hit podcast 'Mamas Talkin' Loud', in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, announced that Tony Award-winner Daisy Eagan (The Secret Garden), recently joined them as part of their month of PRIDE to talk her motherhood/life journey, from coming out at the age of 12 and more.

A group of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) theatremakers have published a letter to 'White American Theater' addressing racism in the industry and demanding change.

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out this weekend's highlights from some of your favorites, including Kelli O'Hara, LaChanze, Lindsay Mendez, Karen Olivo, and more!

Today's top stories: Randy Rainbow has released a hilarious new Trump parody, CBS Sunday Morning chatted with Bernadette Peters, Andre De Shields, and more!

Karen Olivo has posted a video on Twitter, stating that she vows to withhold her artistic services from 'any theatre, company, or persons, who would knowingly fund organizations that would perpetuate inequality.'

Today (June 3) in live streaming: Stars in the House celebrates Free Speech, and so much more!

Stars in the House continues today (2pm) with Plays In The House: Free Speech: Performing Artists and the Power of the Spoken Word with Gilbert Bailey, Gabriel Brown, Andréa Burns, Michelle Liu Coughlin, Darian Dauchan, Samy Figerado, Ann Harada, Orville Mendoza, Ines Nassara, Karen Olivo, Nova Peyton, Christopher Richardson, Awa Sal Secka, Pearl Sun, and Jason Veasey.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announced today the 2020 summer season which will be held entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Get to know the Next on Stage top 15 contestants! Meet college student Amaris Rios!

The most recent EncoresArchives video features Karen Olivo singing 'Come to Your Senses' from Encores! production of Tick, Tick...BOOM! in 2014.

Patti Murin (Frozen), recently joined Cara Cooper and Jessica Rush of the hit podcast Mamas Talkin' Loud, to talk about expecting her baby girl during this strange time of self isolation, bringing Princess Anna to life and closing the show, pregnant, as well as mental health, a cause she is very open and passionate about.

Cara Cooper and Jessica Rush of the hit podcast a?oeMamas Talkin' Louda??, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, have announced that the Tony Award-winning Broadway powerhouse, Heather Headley (Aida), recently joined them to talk being a Broadway mom, her new Netflix series, a?oeSweet Magnoliasa?? and more.

Some of the brightest stars from Broadway and Hollywood came together last night, May 18, to celebrate Covenant House, the international charity providing housing, food and healthcare to children and youth facing homelessness in 31 cities across six countries.

Hollywood stars and Broadway veterans are teaming up tonight, May 18 at 8pm ET/5pm PT to celebrate Covenant House, the international charity providing housing, food and healthcare to children and youth facing homelessness in 31 cities across six countries.

You voted, here they are! In no particular order, meet our top 25 in the college category.